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25th Infantry Division Soldier Receives Highest Peacetime Medal
October 21, 2015 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - A Human Resource Soldier assigned to the 25th Special Troops Battalion, 25th Sustainment Brigade, received the Army's highest non-combat medal, Oct. 7, at Weyand... MORE

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - The 25th Infantry Division's Deputy Commanding General-Support, Brig. Gen. Patrick Matlock, pins the Soldier's Medal to Sgt. Jonathan Westbrook's uniform during a ceremony at Weyand Field, Oct. 7, 2015. Westbrook received the prestigious medal for his heroic actions during the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting April 2, 2014.

U.S. and The Philippines: Two Nations, One Goal for the Pacific
October 20, 2015 — CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Oct. 19, 2015) – Each year key members of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines and government assemble together to build a plan for sustaining their nations’ alliance... MORE

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii - Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Philippines, Gen. Hernando Iriberri, and the Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry Harris Jr., endorse the U.S. and Philippine bilateral calendar for 2016. Gen. Iriberri visited USPACOM to co-chair the Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board with Adm. Harris. Held annually since 1958, the boards provide a venue for strategic discussions on shared security topics. Board members consist of the U.S. and Philippine Service commanders, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police, Joint Interagency Task Force- West and the U. S. Coast Guard - Pacific Area. Following the discussions, the co-chairs endorse the bilateral activities for the upcoming year.

USS Lassen Arrives in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
October 20, 2015 — KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (NNS) -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) arrived in Kota Kinabalu for a port visit Oct. 19, after conducting a routine South China Sea... MORE

Yokota Fuels Relationship with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
October 20, 2015 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Yokota technicians responded immediately to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's urgent request to support four of their recently acquired C-130R Hercules, Oct. 8,... MORE

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force member works with Yokota technicians at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Oct. 8, 2015. The Yokota technicians provided specialized maintenance test equipment and on-the-job training to the JMSDF maintenance personnel.

U.S., Republic of Singapore Air Forces to Participate in Commando Sling 16
October 20, 2015 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force and Republic of Singapore air force personnel will train together during the annual, bilateral exercise Commando Sling 16 at Paya Lebar Air... MORE

U.S. Participates in 28th Iteration of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Review
October 20, 2015 — YOKOTA AIR FORCE BASE, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan -- Hurricane-force winds gust through the air base from the downdraft of a U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey lifting off. As it climbs higher, the air... MORE

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies over the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force warships, near Tokyo Bay, during the 28th iteration of the JMSDF Fleet Review, Oct. 18, 2015. Approximately 28 aircraft from the JMSDF, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps flew above the warship. The fleet review allowed the JMSDF to assess its readiness and demonstrated the Japanese and the U.S. commitment to enduring prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Air Power on Display at Seoul Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2015
October 20, 2015 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Approximately 150 U.S. military service members from the U.S. Air Force and Army are scheduled to participate in the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense... MORE

Navy Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Maritime Security of Asia
October 19, 2015 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Naval leaders and subject matter experts from around the Asia-Pacific region gathered to share experiences and discuss the maritime security environment throughout... MORE

Theodore Roosevelt Wraps Up Malabar 2015
October 19, 2015 — BAY OF BENGAL (NNS) -- The tri-lateral exercise Malabar came to a close as Indian, Japanese and U.S. naval forces completed training, Oct. 19. The annual high-end war fighting exercise, which began... MORE

INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2015) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and Japanese Maritime Self-defense Force Akizuki-class destroyer JS Fuyuzuki (DD-118) sail alongside the Indian Deepak-class fleet tanker INS Shakti (A 57) during a replenishment-at-sea exercise as a part of Exercise Malabar 2015. Malabar is a continuing series of complex, high-end war fighting exercises conducted to advance multi-national maritime relationships and mutual security. The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of a worldwide deployment en route to its new homeport in San Diego to complete a three-carrier homeport shift.

Field Commanders Report on Global Efforts to Build Stability, Relationships
October 19, 2015 — WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 16, 2015) -- Gen. Vincent Brooks, commander, U.S. Army Pacific Command, said he's often asked about China and the relationship with that powerful and important... MORE

Panelists at the "Army Service Component Commands: Applying the Army Operating Concept for Joint Effects," hosted by the Institute of Land Warfare forum, at the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army, Oct. 14, 2015, in Washington, D.C., are, from (left): Gen. Vincent Brooks, commander, U.S. Army Pacific Command; Nisha Desai Biswal, assistant secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Department of State; Lt. Gen. Frederick Hodges, commander, U.S. Army Europe; Maj. Gen. Darryl Williams, commander, U.S. Army Africa; Ambassador W. Stuart Symington, special representative for the Central African Republic; Thomas "Todd" H. Harvey III, principal deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities; and, Victoria K. Holt, deputy assistant secretary, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Department of State.

Commanders from US 3rd Fleet, Naval Forces Japan Visit USS Chancellorsville
October 19, 2015 — WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF JAPAN -- Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander U.S. 3rd Fleet, and Rear Adm. Matthew Carter, commander, Naval Forces Japan, visited the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS... MORE

Generals' Aerial Exchange Demonstrates Alliance, Friendship
October 19, 2015 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- As a testament to the strong friendship and alliance between the U.S. and Japan, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John L. Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Yoshiyuki Sugiyama, Air Defense Command commander (center), pose for a photo alongside base leadership at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2015. This followed the conclusion of a bilateral exchange flight by both generals which served as a testament to the strong alliance between U.S. and Japan.

USS Benfold Joins U.S. 7th Fleet
October 19, 2015 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Oct. 19 where she joins U.S. 7th Fleet's forward... MORE

Theodore Roosevelt Hosts Distinguished Visitors for Malabar 2015
October 19, 2015 — BAY OF BENGAL (NNS) -- The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) welcomed aboard 28 senior Indian, Japanese and U.S. civilian and military officials to observe the tri-lateral Exercise... MORE

Japanese Prime Minister Makes Unprecedented Visit to Carrier, Builds Alliance
October 19, 2015 — WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Oct. 18 as part of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense... MORE

USA Sets Record While Winning Gold in Formation Skydiving
October 19, 2015 — POHANG, South Korea -- Team USA parachutists set a world record as they beat out China to take the gold in women's formation skydiving, Oct. 7, during the Military World Games here.Four female members... MORE

Team USA members salute the colors after being awarded gold for formation skydiving at the CISM World Games in South Korea, Oct. 8, 2015. From front to back are: Sgts. 1st Class Jennifer Davidson, Laura Davis, Scott Janice, Angela Nichols and Dannielle Woosley.

USS Fort Worth Completes Harbor Phase of Exercise Malabar
October 16, 2015 — CHENNAI, India (NNS) -- The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) completed the harbor phase of exercise Malabar in Chennai, India Oct. 15.Malabar 2015 is a complex, high-end warfighting... MORE

CHENNAI, INDIA (October 13, 2015) Officers from Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and U.S. Navy meet together for an Executive Officer’s Call in the wardroom of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) as part of Exercise Malabar. Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Indo-Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region’s littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future.

Air Defenders Get 'Lift' from Aviators during Sling Load Training
October 16, 2015 — OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea--Soldiers from 6-52 Air Defense Artillery, Iron Horse, trained with aviator crews from Alpha Company, 2-2 ASLT at Osan Air Base, Oct. 14 to enhance their overall military... MORE

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea Soldiers assigned to 6-52 ADA, attach a Missile Round Trainer to a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter during sling load training at Osan Air Base, Oct. 14. Soldiers trained with flight crews from Alpha Company, 2-2 ASLT based at K-16 Air Base, Korea.

U.S. and ROK Submarine Forces Bolster Alliance
October 16, 2015 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Commander, Submarine Group (COMSUBGRU) 7 conducted bilateral talks with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Oct. 12-13 at Jinhae, Korea.The 42nd Submarine Warfare Committee... MORE

134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Theater Security Package Bolsters Wolf Pack Mission
October 16, 2015 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- More than 200 Guardsmen from the 158th Fighter Wing, Burlington, Vermont Air National Guard, redeployed here from Kadena Air Base, Japan, in August in support of... MORE